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Jackson, John – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Jackson – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38388807   NAID File Unit: 38388803     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485263

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Millikens Bend

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Jackson

Town born: Jackson

Occupation: Carpenter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Crisp

Record Info

NAID: 38388807

NAID File Unit: 38388803

Microform: M1818

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